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Introduction to Veterinary Medicine. Flashcards

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According to the AVMA, veterinary medicine is the medical science that is concerned with what?

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With the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in animals.

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What 3things can veterinary medicine be described as?

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Medical practice.

A science.

An art.

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Why is veterinary medicine considered to be a medical practice?

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One of its prime aspects is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

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Is the vet involved in the management of animals?

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No.

Usually, the role of the vet is purely medical.

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Why can veterinary medicine be described as a science?

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It includes many scientific disciplines such as;

Genetics.

Developmental biology.

Pathology.

Pharmacology.

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Is the knowledge in veterinary medicine consistent and unlikely to change?

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No.

The field is constantly changing and evolving.

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Why can veterinary medicine be seen as an art?

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As vets must be able to empathise with the owner of the animals.

Vets must be able to make the right recommendations regarding treatment to the owner.

Vets need to interpret what is wrong with an animal that cannot communicate.

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What are key methods of communication between the vet and the animal?

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Via communication with the owner.

Via observation of the animal.

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What is one health one medicine?

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A global initiative to try and get people in multiple disciplines to compare ideas to help attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment worldwide.

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Is one health one medicine a global initiative?

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Yes.

OHOM has no borders and practitioners from anywhere in the world can contribute.

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What is the main idea of one health one medicine?

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To create healthy people, healthy animals and a healthy environment.

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What are zoonotic diseases?

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Diseases that can jump from an animal to a human.

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Why do vets need a good understanding of the health of the environment?

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Because the environment plays a huge role in animal health.

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Where does OHOM believe that primary health, individual health and population health lie?

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Primary health lies with the individual, individual health leads to population health which will then lead to ecosystem health.

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What are the 6 veterinary roles that vets can take up?

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Private practice.

Teaching and research.

Regulatory medicine.

Public health.

Uniformed services.

Industry.

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What is the primary role of vets who work in private practice?

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They will examine animal patients and help to treat them against diseases and illness’ and perform surgeries on animals.

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How do vets in private practice interact with owners?

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They will advise animal owners how to keep their animals healthy.

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What kind of animals will private pracrtice vets be involved with?

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Both small or large animals or in mised practice.

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What kind of work will vets who are involved in teaching be responsible for?

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They will educate and share new ideas to future and current vets.

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How do vets involved in teaching affect the field of veterinary medicine?

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It allows for the field to advance and change over time.

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How will vets in research help to battle diseases?

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They come up with new ways to treat a disease or to cure a disease that has no treatment or cure.

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What locations will vets in teaching and research work?

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Private practice.

Research labs.

Local governments.

Universities.

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How will vets involved in regulatory medicine help to combat disease?

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They will help to prevent the spread of disease by regulating which animals can travel where.

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What locations will vets who work in regulatory medicine work in?

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At international borders such as at airports where they look at the health of animals crossing the border.

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What 3 things will vets who work in regulatory medicine do to animals that are crossing borders?

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They will test for the presence of disease in animals that are being exported and imported.

They will supervise the shipment of animals to make sure it complies with ethical standards.

They will enforce legislation that ensures the animals are well treated whilst travelling.

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What is the job of vets who work in public health?

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They help control animal and human diseases by enforcing health procedures on industries such as agriculture or food production.

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What 3 main tasks will vets who work in public health perform?

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They will evaluate the health of animal feeds or pesticides on animal populations.

They will also determine the efficacy of veterinary practices.

They investigate disease outbreaks and try to find the source and prevent the spread of the disease.

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What locations will vets who work in public health work in?

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They work at organisations such as;

DEFRA.

The US dept of agriculture (USDA).

The centre for disease control and prevention (CDC).

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What organisations will uniformed vets work for?

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In uniformed services such as the army or with the police force.

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What 3 main jobs will unifromed vets perform?

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Looking after army animals such as service dogs and horses.

Preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

Helping in humanitarian missions where animals have been injured.

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What jobs will vets who work in industry perform?

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The development and testing of new drugs for both animal and human use.

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Where will vets who work in industry work?

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In industries such as the pharmaceuticals and biomedical research, where they will work in large private labs.

33
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How many specialised organisations of veterinary medicine are recognised by the AVMA and how many specialties are these organisations divided into?

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The AVMA recognises 22 specialised organisations which are subdivided into 41 different specialties.

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What specialty is anaesthesia?

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To make sure the animal feels as little pain as possible during an operation or veterinary procedure.

35
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What vets are involved in the specialty of animal welfare?

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Vets that have special training and experience in animal welfare.

36
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Vets who are involved in dentistry will perform what kind of procedures?

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They have specialised training and will perform procedures on the animals teeth.

37
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Vets who are involved in dermatolgy will perform what kind of procedures?

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Vets who are involved in dermatology will study and treat condition of the skin.

38
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Vets who are involved in emergency and critical care will perform what kind of procedures?

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They will deal with emergency procedures and will work in the emergency room.

39
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What are the 3 subdivisions of internal medicine?

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Cardiology.

Neurology.

Oncology.

40
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What types of internal medicine does cardiology deal with?

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It deals with conditions of the heart and the circulatory system.

41
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What types of internal medicine does neurology deal with?

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It is the study of the brain, spinal cord and other parts of the nervous system.

42
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What types of internal medicine does oncology deal with?

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It is the study of tumours and cancer.

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Vets who are involved in laboratory animal medicine will perform what kind of procedures?

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They will work in research labs and will make sure that the animals involved in the experiments receive proper care.

44
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Vets who are involved in microbiology will perform what kind of procedures?

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They will study various microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses.

45
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Vets who are involved in nutrition will perform what kind of procedures?

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They will research the foods that animals are fed and will try to develop new more nutritious foods for the future.

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Vets who are involved in pharmacology will perform what kind of procedures?

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In the development of new drugs etc.

47
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Vets who are involved in ophthalmology will perform what kind of procedures?

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This will study the diseases and conditions of the eye.

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Vets who are involved in pathology will perform what kind of procedures?

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This is the study of disease and how it spreads through the body.

49
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Poultry vets who are involved in what kind of procedures?

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They work on large poultry farms and will make sure the farm stays disease free.

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Vets who are involved in preventative medicine will perform what kind of procedures?

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They study the spread of disease and will come up with methods to prevent the spread of disease.

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Vets who are involved in radiology will perform what kind of procedures?

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They deal with images from X rays, ultrasounds and CAT scans etc which allow us to see inside an animals body.

52
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Vets who are involved in sports medicine will perform what kind of procedures?

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They deal with animals that are competing e.g. racehorses and they make sure these animals are competing in optimum condition.

53
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Vets who are involved in surgery will perform what kind of procedures?

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They specialise in various fields of surgery.

They often have had further education and are proficient in one area or species.

54
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What are the 2 main subcategories of surgery?

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Orthopaedics.

Soft tissue surgery.

55
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Define orthopaedic surgery?

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The surgery of the skeletal system as well as with tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues.

56
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Define soft tissue surgery?

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The surgery of internal organs and non skeletal tissues.

57
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Vets who are involved in theriogenology will perform what kind of procedures?

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They specialise in animal reproduction.

58
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Vets who are involved in toxicology will perform what kind of procedures?

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They study and treat the effects of poisons and other toxic substances on the body.

59
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What is the key aspect to running a successful vet clinic?

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Teamwork, as each member of the team performs their own specialised task and supports others while they perform their task.

60
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What are 10 common types of people that may work at a vet clinic?

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Students.

Veterinary assistants, grooms, kennel assistants.

Vet technicians.

Veterinary technician specialists.

Veterinary technologists.

Receptionists and customer service staff.

Practice managers.

Office managers.

Vets.

Other staff.

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What is the job of a vet technician?

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To help and assist the vet in providing healthcare to an animal.

62
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Are vet techs required to be qualified?

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No.

Therefore, their duties must always be carried out under the supervision of the veterinarian.

63
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The duties of a vet tech must always comply with which laws?

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With federal and state laws.

64
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Do vet techs diagnose and treat the illness’s of animals?

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No, unless specifically allowed to do so.

65
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What knowledge must a good vet tech have?

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Knowledge of how to handle and care for animals.

Knowledge about animal behaviour.

Knowledge of the various diagnostic, clinical and laboratory procedures that are carried out.

66
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Can vet techs attend courses to help them learn?

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Yes, they can attend an AVMA accredited course at an institute of higher learning.

67
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Are veterinary technologists specially trained?

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Yes.

They have graduated from a 4 year course in veterinary technology which is accredited by the AVMA.

68
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What other degree will vet technologists have in combination with their vet technology degree?

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A degree in business management or health science.

69
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Do vet technologists usually hold high or low positions within the clinic?

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High positions, such as lead technician.

They may also fulfil the role of teaching vet techs who are new to the job.

70
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Can a veterinary technician specialist will have a good amount of knowledge and skill in one particular field?

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Yes. E.g. In anaesthesia or internal medicine.

71
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Is the organisational structure of a vet clinic formal or informal?

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It can be either depending on the preference of the people who run the clinic.

72
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What will an organisational chart provide to the vet clinic?

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Visual instructions that communicate important information to all staff.

73
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What instructions should be diplayed on an organisational chart?

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Instructions about every job in the clinic, including the various basic roles and who the authority figures are.

74
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How can organisational charts help new staff that have just started at the clinic?

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It states what is expected of them and will help them grow and develop within the practice.

75
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An organisational chart can be seen as what for the organisation and framework of the clinic?

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It can be seen as the blueprint for the organisation and a framework for prioritising the needs of the clinic.

76
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What kind of people should be hired by a vet clinic?

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People who will help propel the clinic forward and make it better.

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